Are you using Windows Live Messenger in a corporate intranet, and experiencing the error code 80072ef3 when trying to sign in? Changed port configurations in Messenger 2009 cause this error to happen, and you will have to bypass your corporate proxy for the Messenger servers.
Category: Messenger problems
Step-by-step solutions to common error codes shown when signing in or using Windows Live Messenger.
Messenger problems: Sign-in errors 80072ee2 and 80072efd and their solution
This post sheds light on how to solve Windows Live Messenger errors 80072ee2 and 80072efd occurring on sign-in. You can fix them by configuring the firewall and checking your proxy settings. Configuring your firewall You are using Windows XP? Click Start, Control Panel, Windows Firewall. Switch to the Exceptions tab.
Messenger problems: Your quick fix for sign-in error 80048821
Windows Live Messenger could not sign you in because the Windows Live ID does not exist or is incorrect. If you have forgotten your password, click Forgot your password? at the bottom of the main Messenger window. You cannot sign in to Messenger because all you see when you try
Messenger problems: How to solve error code 8e5e0713
Here is now to solve error code 8e5e0713 when you try to sign in to Messenger. In short, you have to configure your firewall correctly. Let’s have a look at the single steps.
Messenger problems: Solution for Messenger sign-in error 8100030d
As promised, today we will be talking about how to fix error 8100030d when trying to sign in to Windows Live Messenger. The solution is to empty your Contacts cache. The single steps depend on your Windows version.
Messenger problems: Affected by Offline mode
Windows Live Messenger is using the same Internet libraries as Internet Explorer, and thus also using the same connection settings. This means that if Internet Explorer is set to Work offline, Messenger will consider this and deny to sign in. To disable Internet Explorer Offline mode, try the following. Click
Messenger problems: Configuring your firewall
A lot of connection problems of all kinds will raise if you are using a firewall that does not allow Windows Live Messenger to connect to the MSN servers. Here are some key tips on which communication needs to be allowed and white-listed so that Messenger can sign in properly.
Messenger problems: Cannot sign in, no error code
You cannot sign in to Messenger, but you do not see any specific error code? Your computer’s clock might go wrong. Check if time and date are set correctly If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, click Start, and type Date and Time into the search box. Then
Messenger problems: Solving Messenger error 80072ee7
Are you trying to sign in to Messenger, but all you see is error code 80072ee7? Here’s a possible solution for you. Click Start, All Programs, Accessories. Right-click the entry Command Prompt, and choose Run as administrator from the appearing context menu. When Windows asks for your consent, click Continue.
How-to get your webcam working again in Messenger
You have a webcam, connect it to your computer, but Messenger doesn’t recognize it? There are several tips you might try out. Restart Messenger. The camera might appear now. Doesn’t work? Restart Windows, having the webcam plugged in (if external). Is the cable connected correctly? Look in “My Computer” (Windows